MANCHESTER UNITED are closing in on a deal for Lisandro Martinez, but Arsenal are on their coat tails.
Erik ten Hag is thought to be giving the Red Devils the edge in the deal, while the club are also near to agreeing personal terms.
Tributes are being paid to former Old Trafford goalkeeper Andy Goram, who has died at 58 after a battle with cancer.
Frenkie de Jong is also a transfer priority, with the long-winded saga rolling on – but they are yet to agree an initial fee of £56million, with several add-ons.
A move for the Dutchman seems closer with Barcelona taking down the Dutchman's poster at the Nou Camp.
Meanwhile, United are set to secure their first signing of the summer.
A full agreement has been reached with Feyenoord for the transfer of left-back Tyrell Malacia.
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- Alex Cole
Malacia medical ‘may happen this weekend’
Man Utd’s proposed offer to Tyrell Malacia includes a four-year contract with the option of a 5th.
And according to The Athletic, his medical may happen this weekend.
United are also trying to reach an agreement with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez while Frenkie de Jong and Chrsitian Eriksen remain linked.
- Alex Cole
Fee agreed for Malacia
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Tyrell Malacia.
Accoring to reports, United, have agreed personal terms, waiting to sign the contracts.
Deal worth nearly £13m plus £1.7m in add-ons to Feyenoord.
Malacia will be new manager Erik ten Hag’s first signing at Old Trafford.
Fans at Old Trafford will be happy to see somebody through the door.
- Alex Cole
Maguire in good shape on Amalfi coast honeymoon
Harry Maguire has been soaking up the sun on the Amalfi coast on his honeymoon with Fern Hawkins.
The Manchester United captain, 29, tied the knot with Fern at the spectacular Chateau de Varennes in the South of France at the end of June.
But Maguire has now swapped France for Italy for his first few days as a married man.
And the England star appeared to be having a great time as he relaxed with his new wife Fern.
He also dived into the sea and went for a swim – clearly making the most of his time off while his United team-mates returned to training this week.
- Alex Cole
Highest-paid player at every Premier League club
Mohamed Salah’s new contract at Liverpool has doubled his wages, making him one of the highest earning Premier League players.
The new deal, which was announced on Friday, ended months of speculation regarding the forward’s future, with his previous deal due to expire in the summer of 2023.
His new £400,000 deal makes him the Premier League’s joint-second highest paid player.
How do you feel about your club’s highest paid player?
Rolando is at a WHOPPING £510k-a-week deal.
- Alex Cole
United transfer target De Jong proposes
Manchester United are favourites to sign midfielder Frenkie De Jong.
But he has admirers at Stamford Bridge, according to The Guardian.
As does fiancee Mikky Kiemeney, with the Barcelona star getting on one knee to propose in Utah this weekend.
Posting the snaps on social media, Kiemeney added: "I SAID YES!"
- Alex Cole
Man Utd ‘make £39m offer’ for Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United have reportedly made a £39.6 million offer for Lisandro Martinez as they look to hijack the transfer from rivals Arsenal.
The Ajax defender is in hot demand and some of the biggest Premier League clubs are set to scrap over him.
The Gunners have already seen their £34m for Argentine defender rejected, leaving the door open for Erik ten Hag to raid his former club.
The Mirror report the Red Devils have lodged a £39m bid, which falls close to the Dutch club’s £43m evaluation.
Ten Hag has identified the defender as United look to fix their leaky defence.
- Alex Cole
A fine career
Goram, 58, made 260 appearances for Rangers between 1991 and 1998. In that time, he won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups.
After Rangers, he was to feature for Notts County, Sheffield United, Motherwell for three seasons, and Manchester United, where he helped the Red Devils claim the Premier League in 2001.
He played at Hamilton Accies, Coventry, another spell at Oldham, Queen of the South and then lastly Elgin City.
Internationally, Goram won 43 caps for Scotland and was the first-choice goalkeeper for both Euro 92 and Euro 96 in Sweden and England respectively for the Scots.
He is a member of the Scottish Football Hall of Fame, and was named both the Scottish PFA and Football Writers’ Player of the Year in 1992-93, arguably the strongest campaign in Rangers’ history.
- Alex Cole
Ex-United goalie Andy Goram passes away
Rangers have confirmed that former Manchester United goalkeeper Andy Goram has died.
A club statement read: "Rangers Football Club are today deeply saddened to announce the death of legendary goalkeeper, Andy Goram, following a short battle with cancer."
- Alex Cole
United £150k-a-week offer to Eriksen
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to offer Christian Eriksen a £150,000-per-week contract.
However it’s said the Danish star wants to wait and see who else new manager Erik ten Hag brings in to Old Trafford this window before offering his signature.
Eriksen, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Brentford, is a target for several Premier League clubs this window.
The 30-year-old is not in a rush to decide where he agrees to play.
- Alex Cole
Ten Hag dines out
Erik ten Hag headed out for a meal at Manchester’s plush Ivy restaurant last night as he navigates the first week of pre-season.
After another long day at the training ground, the Dutchman was able to sample one of Manchester’s nicest restaurants on Thursday evening.
Donning a white zip-up and trousers combo, Ten Hag appeared relaxed as he arrived at The Ivy alongside assistant Mitchell van der Gaag and his partner.
The trio dined at the Manchester hotspot, before strolling back to The Lowry Hotel at around 10:30pm.
- Alex Cole
Henderson loan to Forest complete
Manchester United's Dean Henderson has completed a season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest.
The 25-year-old is looking for regular football ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, and is expected to be no.1 for the newly-promoted side.
Forest will pay all of his wages in the deal and it is understood there is no option to buy in the loan arrangement.
Henderson will also not be able to play against United during his loan.
- Alex Cole
Lingard 'low-risk' signing for Spurs
Conte has already brought in attackers Ivan Perisic and Richarlison as well as Yves Bissouma further back.
But the former Man Utd man Lingard would offer something in between, primarily as a creative midfielder where he has previously shone for England.
The new signings also take Conte over the non-homegrown quota for Tottenham's Champions League return this season so the former United academy star would help on that front, too.
Despite a largely underwhelming season, playing 540 minutes of football across 21 appearances, the 29-year-old is seen as a "low-risk" signing, the Telegraph adds.
He excelled during his loan stint at West Ham in 2020-21, getting himself back into Gareth Southgate's England team.
- Alex Cole
Spurs in for Lingard
Tottenham have joined the race to sign Jesse Lingard on a free transfer, according to reports.
Antonio Conte is keen to add another homegrown player into his squad ahead of the new season.
Lingard was released by boyhood club Manchester United when his contract expired on Thursday night.
And that means the midfielder is now unemployed with the new Premier League season just five weeks away.
According to The Telegraph, though, he could be snapped up by Spurs.
- Alex Cole
United in for De Ligt
Chelsea have emerged as the odds on favourites ahead of Manchester United to sign the Juventus centre back Matthijs de Ligt.
The Netherlands international has been linked with a move away from Italy and Sky Bet are pricing a move to Stamford Bridge at 8/11.
Chelsea are desperate to sign a central defender or two this summer following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Erik ten Hag was the Ajax manager when de Ligt helped the Dutch side to the semi-finals of the Champions League, and made the defender the club’s youngest ever captain at 18 years old.
Naturally, there have been rumours of ten Hag and de Ligt linking up again, with Sky Bet pricing the move at 8/1.
- Alex Cole
Blues watching De Jong developments
Chelsea are watching transfer developments with Frenkie de Jong.
Manchester United are still favourites to sign the Barcelona midfielder but he has admirers at Stamford Bridge, according to The Guardian.
Meanwhile, deals for Nathan Ake and Raheem Sterling said to be “progressing” for the Blues.
- Alex Cole
Malacia medical 'may happen this weekend'
Man Utd’s proposed offer to Tyrell Malacia includes a four-year contract with the option of a 5th.
And according to The Athletic, his medical may happen this weekend.
United are also trying to reach an agreement with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez while Frenkie de Jong and Chrsitian Eriksen remain linked.
- Alex Cole
Suit and Ty
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee to sign Tyrell Malacia.
Accoring to reports, United, have agreed personal terms, waiting to sign the contracts.
Deal worth nearly £13m plus £1.7m in add-ons to Feyenoord.
Malacia will be new manager Erik ten Hag’s first signing at Old Trafford.
Fans at Old Trafford will be happy to see somebody through the door.
- Joshua Jones
Good morning Man Utd fans
Tyrell Malacia has agreed personal terms ahead of his proposed move to Manchester United, according to reports.
The left-back, 22, had been on the verge of a transfer to Lyon but United hijacked the deal on Tuesday.
And the Red Devils have acted quickly since to snap up Malacia and make him Erik ten Hag's first signing as United boss.
The paperwork will be completed soon before Malacia is announced as a Red Devil, reports Fabrizio Romano.
United will pay Feyenoord a fee of £13million with an additional £1.7m in add-ons.
The transfer was conducted quickly until a late stall as a result of a change in Malacia's agent.
The Holland international had been looked after by HCM Sports Management, who also represent United target Frenkie de Jong.
However, Malacia has made it clear he doesn’t want HCM to be a part of the deal.
Now the deal to sign Malacia is almost complete United could turn their attention to another Dutch target.
Frenkie de Jong remains a priority and there was progress in talks to sign him this week as Barcelona accepted an offer believed to be worth around £74m.
- Jack Figg
Tielemans ‘should play for Arsenal’
It’s shocking Arsenal haven’t made a formal move for Leicester ace Youri Tielemans, according to Steve Nicol.
Nicol reckons Tielemans has outgrown the Foxes, and would make a ideal midfield partnership with Gunners star Thomas Partey in the place of Granit Xhaka.
Speaking to ESPN, he said: “I am surprised someone like Arsenal haven’t gone in to sign him. I think he ends up staying at Leicester City. I think he’s better than Leicester, to be honest.
“I think Arsenal should have gone and signed this guy. Granit Xhaka is a good Premier League player, but I don’t think he is good enough to push Arsenal into the top four or certainly challenge for any major competition.
“I think Tielemans and Thomas Partey would be a great partnership in the middle of the park. So, I am surprised there hasn’t been more talk of Tielemans, especially from an Arsenal point of view.”
Man United will hope Arsenal don’t take heed of Nicol’s advice as they also want the Belgium international.
Credit: Alamy - Jack Figg
Nou development
Barcelona are odds-on favourites to sign Leeds winger Raphinha.
That’s according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who’ve priced the Spanish heavyweights at 1/2 to clinch the Brazilian’s signature.
Chelsea looked certain to secure his services having agreed a £55m deal plus add-ons with Leeds.
But he’s now drifted out to 13/8 to arrive at Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.
A stay at Leeds is available at 18/1, with Arsenal and Newcastle offered at 20/1 and 25/1 respectively.
Manchester United are major outsiders, coming in at 40/1.
- Jack Figg
Ten Hag dines out
Erik ten Hag headed out for a meal at Manchester’s plush Ivy restaurant last night as he navigates the first week of pre-season.
After another long day at the training ground, the Dutchman was able to sample one of Manchester’s nicest restaurants on Thursday evening.
Donning a white zip-up and trousers combo, Ten Hag appeared relaxed as he arrived at The Ivy alongside assistant Mitchell van der Gaag and his partner.
The trio dined at the Manchester hotspot, before strolling back to The Lowry Hotel at around 10:30pm.
- Jack Figg
Going Ney-where
Neymar has reportedly activated a clause in his contract to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain until 2027.
The Brazilian, 30, most recently put pen to paper on a five-year extension in 2021.
But he has now activated his annual extension option, which means his deal will stretch until 2027, according to Sport.
That means Neymar is set to earn £155million more from PSG with the forward being paid £31m a year.
According to Sky Sports, PSG are looking for a buyer to take Neymar off their hands with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi looking to move away from their high-earner model.
His £600k-a-week wages are putting potential suitors off, however.
Man Utd were joined by Chelsea as contenders for Neymar's signature with Thomas Tuchel potentially playing a key role in the deal.
The pair worked together at PSG and under Tuchel's tenure, Neymar scored 51 goals and assisted 32 in just 67 appearances.
Blues centre-back Thiago Silva is also keen to reunite with his friend and Brazil team-mate Neymar at Stamford Bridge.
He said: "He has to go to Chelsea. If it happens, it will be for the best. He needs no comments. And on top of that, he's a super friend.
"So far, I don’t know anything, but I hope it comes to fruition."
- Jack Figg
Ty-re stop
Tyrell Malacia's proposed move to Man Utd conducted quickly until a late stall as a result of a change in Malacia's agent.
The Holland international was been looked after by HCM Sports Management, who also represent United target Frenkie de Jong.
However, Malacia has made it clear he doesn’t want HCM to be a part of the deal.
Now the deal to sign Malacia is almost complete United could turn their attention to another Dutch target.
Frenkie de Jong remains a priority and there was progress in talks to sign him this week as Barcelona accepted an offer believed to be worth around £74m.
- Jack Figg
Prem king
Man City and Liverpool are favourites to be crowned 2022-23 Premier League champions.
That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who are predicting another two-horse race with Pep Guardiola's Citizens available at 8/13 and Liverpool at 12/5.
Liverpool, who start against promoted Fulham, are next at 12/5 having missed out by a single point last term.
Tottenham are now considered third-favourites at 14/1 after a flurry of incomings.
Antonio Conte's side have signed Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster to join Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski, who arrived in January.
They are ahead of London rivals Chelsea (16/1) who have seen Romelu Lukaku, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leave the club. The futures of Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta are also in doubt, while Barcelona are now favourites to sign Raphinha.
Manchester United are 25/1 to clinch the title during Erik ten Hag's debut campaign, ahead of Arsenal (40/1) and Newcastle (100/1).
- Jack Figg
Jong time coming
Chelsea watching transfer developments with Frenkie de Jong.
Manchester United still favourites to sign the Barcelona midfielder but he has admirers at Chelsea, according to The Guardian.
Meanwhile, deals for Nathan Ake and Raheem Sterling said to be “progressing” for the Blues.
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